2012 GEL to ISK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GEL to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GEL to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 80.2673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 68.7587.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.5086 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.0660 to the December average rate of 76.3563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 80.2673 was up 8.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 74.0691, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GEL to ISK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.4391, compared to 73.4990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9401 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 6.4058 ISK (High: 76.8964 / Low: 70.4906). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6828 ISK (High: 78.3788 / Low: 76.6960).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.6490 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 78.1175) against the same month in 2011 (average: 68.3022), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8153 (+14.37%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.1447 | 73.2051 | 74.0660 |
| February | 76.2564 | 73.1377 | 74.3903 |
| March | 77.4083 | 75.3755 | 76.5004 |
| April | 78.3788 | 76.6960 | 77.5042 |
| May | 80.2673 | 76.2065 | 78.1175 |
| June | 80.1984 | 76.3334 | 78.0561 |
| July | 76.0140 | 70.0311 | 73.4071 |
| August | 70.7800 | 68.7587 | 69.6135 |
| September | 71.9904 | 69.9889 | 71.0013 |
| October | 76.8964 | 70.4906 | 74.0693 |
| November | 77.5538 | 75.7714 | 76.5463 |
| December | 77.8386 | 75.2591 | 76.3563 |